Karim Benzema …thus becoming the 5th frenchman to win the honour.

Other Awards given out were..

Women’s Ballon d’Or winner: Alexia Putellas

Yashin trophy:(Best Goalkeeper) Thibaut Courtois

Kopa trophy: (Best Under 21 player ) Gavi

Gerd Muller Trophy: (Best Striker) Robert Lewandowski (scored 50 goals in all major leagues in 2021-22)

Club of the year: Manchester City

Socrates Award: Sadio Mane
It is an award named after Brazilian footballer Socrates which was introduced at the 2022 Ballon d’Or – it will be given every year from now on to the footballer with the best humanitarian efforts.